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We remember Frank Cartlidge
We remember Frank Cartlidge
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1911
employment
Coal Miner Road Man
Source:8758477
2nd April 1911
1911
location
151 High Street, Halmerend, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8758477
2nd April 1911
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:8741655
12th January 1918
employment
The Midland Coal Coke and Iron Co Ltd
Mining
Coal mine worker - Collier
Podmore Hall Colliery, Halmerend, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8741655
service
Other Empire Force
Coal Mine Worker
Coal Industry
Source:8741655
location
Miles Green, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8757033
1918
death
Death caused by an explosion in the Minnie Pit coal mine.
Podmore Hall Colliery, Halmerend, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8741655
12th January 1918
burial
Audley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8757033
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Cartlidge |
| Source | 8757033 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 High Street, Halmerend, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Miles Green, Staffordshire | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Coal Industry | Coal Mine Worker |
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The Minnie pithead Podmore Hall Colliery HalmerendThe lift shaft and gear wheel 1918
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Memorial Service leafletMemorial Service leaflet A Memorial Service was held in the Churchyard of the Parish Church in Audley on 31st August 1919, "in memory of 155 Miners and a Rescuer who lost their lives in the Minnie Pit disaster, Jan 12th, 1918". An accompanying leaflet was produced listing the order of service, a letter of sympathy from the Bishop of Lichfield, and a list of the dead men. For each victim, the list included name, age, abode, date of burial, and burial place.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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Minnie Pit Disaster January 12th 1918More about Minnie Pit Disaster January 12th 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Official report into the Minnie Pit Explosion of 12th January 1918 | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Minnie pithead Podmore Hall Colliery Halmerend | Michael2554 | |
| Memorial Service leaflet | Yvonne27542 |
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